Expressing yourself more fully and bringing your gift to the world is the root to your joy

Do you any of these resonate with you?

  • Purpose Seeker

    As a Purpose Seeker, you may feel unsettled and dissatisfied and wonder what your ‘thing’ is. You may not know what it is, but you have a strong sense that you’re here for a reason and want to know what it is.

    Because continuing with the same-old status quo just isn’t enough for you anymore.

  • Creative Seeker

    As a Creative Seeker, you want to align and express your creative self more in your life and/or with your livelihood. You want to step out of your shadows more confidently and put yourself ‘out there.’

    You want to give birth to your creative vision without compromising it or losing your soul in the process.

  • Questioning Seeker

    As a Questioning Seeker, you may feel that you’ve done what you’ve been taught to do, got the accolades, and even hit your success milestones. But in the last few years, things have deeply shifted for you.

    You want something different, because you’re no longer who you used to be.

  • Multi-passionate Seeker

    As a Multi-passionate Seeker, you may feel you have many joys you’d like to bring into the world. But you’re struggling to weave it all together and give birth to your vision due to overwhelm and not knowing how to articulate it.

    You want to weave it together instead of feeling like you’re dabbling and spinning in place.

If you said yes to any of
the above, it's time to
steer the change you want.

You feel the stirring within gaining momentum, and life’s status quo no longer holds up. Something from your depths is calling you to embrace different aspects of yourself that no longer want to stay buried or on the sidelines.

What used to give you a sense of security and even pleasure now feels unfulfilling and empty.

You want your life and work to have more purpose and meaning.

You’re tired, even burned out, trying to do things as usual, juggling the symptoms but not getting to the cause. You’re feeling this because you have a more profound gift that wants to be birthed through you.

Where are you on this journey?

Custom-tailored to where you are

Because coaching* is not a one-size-fits-all.

Each journey is unique when exploring the themes of purpose, giving birth to your vision, and more fully expressing yourself in life and work.

It’s unique because of who you are, where you came from, what you’ve done and learned in life, and the mindset you bring to this process.

In the Divine Comedy, much like Dante had the poet Virgil as his guide, imagine me as your guiding company on this journey.

My job is to help you find the gold hidden in your story, the opportunities awaiting your action, and what beckons to be expressed in your life.

*Check out the “My Approach” page to learn how I work.

Two distinct phases on this journey

There are two distinct phases in this archetypal quest for our purpose, each with unique needs.

The Labyrinth Phase

The labyrinth phase is filled with questions about who one is and what has informed and influenced their lives. It is accompanied by confusion over why the status quo is no longer satisfying and an anxious need for clarity.

This is a liminal stage in which the old ways of doing things no longer serve, but the new is still unclear, untested, or yet to show itself.

During this stage, it’s essential to have active patience, take small but iterative steps toward what beckons, and widen one’s perspective to see beyond the norm.

The Alignment Phase

During the alignment phase, one is amid their return from the labyrinth of discovery. One has a sense of who they are and now carries a vision of what they want to bring into the world.

The challenge during this phase is to transform the dream into reality and engage with the messiness of giving birth to this vision. At this stage, the vision is put to the test, and untapped inner resources and commitment to one’s purpose are needed.

This is when the rubber meets the road, and it’s common to experience self-doubt, challenges around articulating one’s vision, visibility, and overwhelm that fog up one’s sense of clarity and perspective.

What to expect from our work together

To me, coaching is a blend of in-depth conversation and a container, a vessel that welcomes with curiosity what rises.

Often, what we discuss during our time together continues to reveal new insights and inspiration beyond our sessions. Because as we sit with another, listening intensely to us and reflecting on key elements of our conversation, we see things more clearly and shift our perspective more easily.

But I’ll also put on my consultant hat to provide you with strategic and practical recommendations on how to best approach the issue you want us to focus on during our time together. However, remember that I’m not here to tell you what to do, as that isn’t empowering for your growth and self-sovereignty.

Any recommendation I make is only to serve as a springboard for exploration. It must be measured by how it resonates with and aligns with you.

What is expected of you in this work?

Inner exploration is about curious readiness—readiness to focus on widening your perspective to help you stretch your comfort zone, which has now become ‘being stuck in a rut’ and doing the ‘same old, same old’, while expecting new results.

The key to making the changes you want is how you show up, coupled with your willingness to play with the questions that arise, but more importantly, to the ones that have been hounding you, but you have kept at bay.

My job is to bring my outside perspective, experience, and tools to help you see or acknowledge what you may already know but are afraid to see.

It’s also important to listen deeply to what hasn’t been articulated and to help you find the imagery and language to bring it forth.

At times, it’s to help you ask more creatively affirming questions of yourself instead of being caught in the same loop that has kept you in circles.

Your focus, willingness, and curiosity in our work together are the secret sauce catalyzing the transformation you want and need.

“If you bring forth what is within you, what you bring forth will save you. If you do not bring forth what is within you, what you do not bring forth will destroy you.”

— The Gospel According to Thomas

Details & Logistics

Times are complicated enough, so I’m keeping it simple for both of us. You can enroll in Purpose Coaching for a bundle of 4 sessions of 60 minutes each for:

$700*

I understand that four sessions might be enough of a catalyst for some clients to get them going. Other clients will need more than four sessions, so they can purchase a bundle of four more sessions to continue the work.

However, each bundle of 4 sessions must be completed within 3 months from the date of purchase. That way, the work is concentrated, and we don’t lose momentum. Focusing and concentrating on this work will help you catalyze the change you want in your life.

If you wish for more spaciousness and a longer-term engagement, I invite you to check out my Cosmos & You 12-month program.

If you have any questions, please contact us via the contact form below. Also, read the FAQs.

*Payment plans available. This package is non-refundable.

  • Getting to the heart of the matter

    Vanessa really helped me clarify my most meaningful work and let go of aspects that were no longer serving me.

    I walked away with exciting new ideas for the way I’ll shape my business going forward and aspirational possibilities to explore further.

    Her approach was intuitive, gracious, and wise; by holding gentle space and leading me in conversations that dove to the heart of each topic, she cultivated potent and positive growth!

    – A.L.
    Artist & Public Relations Consultant for Creatives

  • Helped me clarify a vision for moving forward

    Vanessa helped me clarify a vision for moving forward into the next chapter of my life.

    Like the ideal midwife or doula, gently coaching thru the birthing process, she knows exactly when to push and when to breathe.

    Her style of support is highly intuitive, intelligent, humorous, and very wise.

    I loved our time together and would recommend her to any women questioning their next steps in their career and clarifying their purpose in life.

    – Nikki Fenix
    Creative, Women’s Mentor & Photographer

  • Inspiration & tools to create fulfillment

    Working with Vanessa, I not only gained a lot of clarity on the philosophies surrounding the marketing of my business, I also discovered some inspiring things I want to explore outside of business.

    I am emerging from our time together with a new inner peace and quiet knowing that I have the inspiration and tools I need to create fulfillment for myself and (hopefully) others.

    I would recommend Vanessa to anyone who enjoys visiting things on a deeper and philosophical level, who also enjoys symbolism, mythology and astrology, and who enjoys working on tangents as much as they do the thing they (think) they’re working with her for.

    – Tonia Jenny
    Creator of Life by Hand – Editor & Designer

  • A loving guide and a knowing teacher

    My work with Vanessa was not coaching for career or life plans because I have retired from my working career.

    I wanted to gain a sense of ease in my emotional life and a sense of ‘I am OK’ after going through big life changes.

    Vanessa coached me to see the big picture-the arc of my life- and to see that what I had done with this life was indeed coherent.

    She helped me remember with mythic story, intelligent astrology, and heartfelt wisdom and humor.

    She helped me remember myself and not get bamboozled with the emotional stumbling that veils our life’s path. And to have the weekly touchstone with Vanessa kept me feeling –oh yes, that is what I am doing. I am finding myself.

    She is a loving guide and a knowing teacher.

    – M. S.
    Teacher & Artist

  • A real departure from others in her field

    She describes the wisdom of a chart with rich, descriptive language, brimming with mythological imagery that makes her work both beautiful and relatable.

    She takes an approach grounded in the archetypes found in mythology, psychology, philosophy, and literature.

    I have worked with Vanessa many times on my birth chart and my business and have come away each time inspired and energized with new layers of understanding and clarity.

    Her coaching and mentoring methods have greatly demystified the process of birthing my spirit-led business and given me fuel for the fire of my creative dreams.

    Run, don’t walk, to book your session today!

    – Darcy Molloy
    Healer, Channel, Personal Alchemy

Vanessa Couto

Purpose Coach, Astrologer & Storyweaver

Vanessa Couto, MA, PPC, is a Purpose Coach, astrologer, teacher, and artist. She weaves astrology, mythology, fairy tales, Jungian psychology, and a good dose of practical and grounded common sense to guide her clients through their transitions at the intersection of life purpose, self-understanding, and livelihood.

In addition to coaching, she loves to teach classes and workshops that marry astrology, psychology, and storytelling to help her students approach life from an imaginative and broader perspective.

Vanessa holds a B.A. in Social Communication and Advertising from PUC-MG, an M.A. in Teaching from New York University, and an M.A. in Counseling Psychology with an Emphasis on Depth Psychology from Pacifica Graduate Institute.

She is also a Professional Certified Coach (PCC) from the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Outside of her work, she enjoys delving into her Celtic Spirituality studies, watching British period dramas and history documentaries, and listening to Ancient and Medieval History podcasts. She’s also a bona fide bookaholic, an oracle and tarot collector, and a travel lover.

FAQs

  • All sessions, courses, workshops,  and coaching packages have a no refund policy.

    Please see Refund Policy of the Terms of Use.

  • After you pay, you will receive an email confirming your purchase.

    Afterwards, you’ll receive an email from me with a Coaching Agreement for your review and signature, plus a link to schedule your 4 sessions.

    You’ll also receive a pre-journey questionnaire to help both of us get ready for our work together. Please complete the pre-journey questionnaire with intention and as detailed as you can.  Your answers are necessary for me to prepare for our session(s).

  • From the date of your purchase of the 4-session bundle, you have 3 months to use the sessions. This is to give you spaciousness, but also focus.

    The sessions do not rollover. If you don’t use them, you lose them. If you need to reschedule a session, please let me know with at least 24/hours in advance.

    If you want to use all of your 4-sessions within a month, for focused work, you can do that too.

    What I’ve noticed is best for results is that the client uses their sessions every other week. That week in-between sessions really helps with integration and gives time to implement any action that the client wants to take.

    If you don’t use all 4 sessions within the 3 month mark, you lose the session(s) you didn’t do.

  • If you want to continue the work beyond the 4-session bundle without a gap between bundles of no more than a month apart, you get a 15% discount.

  • Any cancellation or rescheduling needs to be done with a minimum of 48 hours notice.

    Because of availability and preparation time required for each session, I can only accommodate rescheduling ONCE. If there’s a need for more, please let me know as soon as possible.

    There’s a no refund cancellation policy. If you cancel your appointment without rescheduling, there is no refund.

  • The sessions ARE NOT recorded.

    If you prefer to have your session recorded, afterward you will receive your recording in audio file format via email. The recording will be deleted after its sent to you, so be sure to download as soon as you get the email.

    So if you want your session recorded, you have to let me know at the beginning of our time together.

  • My LIVE sessions are done via Zoom.

    We can either use video or just voice – that’s up to you.

    Once you sign up, you will receive an email with a link to Zoom for our call.

    If you can’t use Zoom for whatever reason, please let me know, and we can find a way to accommodate you.

    Please be sure that where you are, has a good quality internet connection, as that affects our connection via Zoom.

    If you want your sessions to be done via phone, just know that we won’t be able to record them if you’d like that. 

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